AP Biology Review Course Classes are held in both Armonk and Scarsdale and consist of five 2-hour sessions. The classes start in early April and continue until the week before the exam in May. Class size is limited to 10 students per section. The courses costs $725. We offer a $50 tuition discount to families who register and pay by March 15, 2010. The AP Biology Exam will be given the morning of Monday, May 10, 2010.

	Location	Dates	Time	Meets	Open	Instructor
	Armonk, NY	04/06/10 to 05/04/10	6:00-8:00 PM	Tues	No	Stephanie Wertkin
	Scarsdale, NY	04/07/10 to 05/05/10	6:00-8:00 PM	Wed	No	Stephanie Wertkin

The following information came from www.collegeboard.com:

The AP Biology Exam puts your knowledge and understanding of modern biology to the test -- and gives you the chance to earn college credit before you're done with high school.

About the Exam

The three hour test includes an 80-minute, 100 question multiple-choice section, a 10 minute reading period, and a 90-minute four question free-response section.

Section I: Multiple-Choice

The multiple-choice section covers a broad range of topics and types of questions. What should you expect? Everything from thought-provoking problems based on fundamental ideas to questions that ask you to recall the basic facts and major concepts of modern biology. The topic outline for AP Biology details the percentage of the course -- and the exam -- devoted to each major subset of biology.

Unlike other multiple-choice tests, random guessing can hurt your final score. While you don't lose anything for leaving a question blank, one quarter of a point is subtracted for each incorrect answer on the test. But if you have some knowledge of the question and can eliminate one or more answers, it's usually to your advantage to choose what you believe is the best answer from the remaining choices.

Section II: Free-Response

In the free-response section, you'll be asked to write persuasive and coherent essays for four broad questions. Your answers will demonstrate your reasoning and analytical skills, as well as your ability to synthesize material from several sources. Each of the four essays is given equal consideration when tallying your final score.

The free-response section usually includes one question on molecules and cells, one on genetics and evolution, and two on organisms and populations. But, since there is some overlap between these areas, some questions may cover more than one topic. Also, keep in mind that the questions may go beyond your book learning and require you to analyze and interpret data or information from your laboratory experience.

Remember to write all answers to the free-response questions in essay form. Outlines and unlabeled diagrams are not acceptable final answers.

Scoring the Exam

The multiple-choice section counts for 60 percent of your final score, and the free-response section counts for 40 percent.

While each AP Biology class generally covers the same types of information, there are differences from class to class. The test may include questions that you might not have covered in class. Don't worry -- you're not expected to know the answer to every single question to get a passing grade.

The AP Exam

If your school offers AP, contact your AP Coordinator to register for the exams. He or she will order the necessary materials, collect fees, and let you know when and where to appear for the exams.

If you are a homeschooled student or attend a school that does not offer AP, you can still take the exams by arranging to test at a participating school.

Scoring the AP Exams

After the May AP Exams, participating schools return all AP Exam materials to the AP Program.

• The multiple-choice section is scored by computer. Each answer sheet is scanned and the total multiple-choice score is computed by adding the number of correct responses and subtracting a fraction for each incorrect response as an adjustment for haphazard guessing.
• The free-response section is scored at the annual AP Reading held during the first two weeks in June. Specially appointed college professors and experienced AP teachers evaluate free-response answers.
• The total scores from the free-response section and the multiple-choice section are combined to form a composite score.

From Composite Score to AP Score

The process of score setting—establishing the AP score boundaries (determining how many composite score points equals what AP score)—takes place immediately after the Reading.

AP Exam scores are reported on a 5-point scale as follows:

5  Extremely well qualified*
4  Well qualified*
3  Qualified*
2  Possibly qualified*
1  No recommendation**

*Qualified to receive college credit or advanced placement
**No recommendation to receive college credit or advanced placement

Contact AP Sevices:

AP Services
P.O. Box 6671
Princeton, NJ 08541-6671
Phone: (888) 225-5427       
Email: apexams@info.collegeboard.org